Dhaka, Aug. 8 -- Saudi Arabia's new national carrier, Riyadh Air, launched its first scheduled service to Bangladesh on Saturday, with its inaugural flight from Riyadh landing at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner arrived around 6:30am and was welcomed with a traditional water salute to mark the airline's debut in the Bangladeshi market.

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A ceremony held at the airport was attended by Saudi Ambassador to Bangladesh Dr Abdullah Zafer H Bin Abiya, HSIA Executive Director Group Captain SM Ragib Samad, and Riyadh Air Chief Commercial Officer Vincent Coste.

Speakers said the launch of the route reflects Riyadh Air's ambition to connect Sa...